Who is the Founder of Islam? Quiz & Flashcards

Where was Islam founded?

Which city is considered the most important in Islam?

What tribe did the Prophet Muhammad belong to?

In which region of Saudi Arabia was Muhammad born?

When was Muhammad born?

Who took care of Muhammad after he was orphaned at age six?

What miraculous qualities are claimed about Muhammad's birth?

What motivated Muhammad to see the need for social change in Mecca?

Which event led to Muhammad's revelation that he had been chosen as God's prophet?

What is the fundamental profession of faith in Islam known as?

Which obligation in Islam involves a ritual prayer completed five times a day?

What is the obligatory donation to charity in Islam known as?

How did Muhammad gain new and growing power in Mecca?

Why did Muhammad lead his followers to Medina in 622?

'The Moors' refers to people from which geographical region?

Islam Origins

Islam was founded in the Arabian Peninsula.
Mecca is considered the holiest city in Islam.
The Prophet Muhammad belonged to the Quraysh tribe.
Muhammad was born in Mecca, specifically in the Hijaz region of Saudi Arabia.
Muhammad was born in 570 CE.
After being orphaned at six, Muhammad was raised by his uncle Abu Talib.
Muhammad's birth is said to have been accompanied by miraculous events, including the splitting of the Kaaba, a sacred structure in Mecca, and the extinguishing of all fires in the city.
Motivated by the social injustices and corruption in Mecca, Muhammad sought to establish a just and equitable society.
Muhammad's revelation as a prophet came after a spiritual experience in a cave near Mecca, where he received divine messages from the angel Gabriel.
The fundamental profession of faith in Islam, known as the Shahada, is the belief in the oneness of God (Allah) and the prophethood of Muhammad.
One of the five pillars of Islam, Salat, involves performing ritual prayers five times a day at specific times.
Zakat, the obligatory donation to charity, is the third pillar of Islam.
Muhammad's growing power in Mecca was based on his charisma, preaching, and the increasing number of followers who believed in his message.
In 622 CE, Muhammad and his followers migrated from Mecca to Medina, escaping persecution and establishing a new community based on Islamic principles. This event, known as the Hijra, marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar.
"The Moors" refers to people from the Iberian Peninsula, particularly those who inhabited the region during the Islamic Al-Andalus period.

Test your knowledge on the founding of Islam and its significance in the world today. Learn about the Prophet Muhammad and the history of Islam as one of the Abrahamic religions.